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Previously published in hardback as Close to Paradise: The Gardens of Naples, Capri and the AmalfiCoast,this book showcases twenty-one of the most celebrated gardens in Italy's most glamorous seaside getaway.

Frances Lincoln Publishers
Frances Lincoln Publishers was founded by Frances Lincoln in 1977. The company published its first books two years later, and has been creating illustrated books of the highest quality ever since, offering British style and expertise to readers worldwide in the areas of gardens, heritage, the outdoors, and lifestyle. Frances Lincoln died, aged 55, in February 2001. Her husband, John Nicoll, took over the ownership and management of the company until 2011, when the shareholding of Frances Lincoln Ltd was acquired by The Quarto Group. Frances Lincoln is now part of the Quarto Publishing Group UK, and continues to publish more than 100 new books every year for both adults and children.

Our History
Frances Lincoln Publishers was founded by Frances Lincoln in 1977. It published its first books two years later, and has been creating illustrated books of the highest quality ever since.

Its first illustrated books for children were published in 1983. Since then the imprint has won many awards with both fiction and non-fiction children's books, including the Independent Publishers' Guild Cultural Diversity Award in 2007. In 2008 the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Children's Book Award was established to further the mission for publishing children's titles that celebrate cultural diversity in the widest possible sense.

Both lists have a strong multicultural element and a high reputation internationally. Frances Lincoln's many publishing partners include Oxfam, The Royal Horticultural Society, The Victoria and Albert Museum and Amnesty International.

An illustrated stationery list appeared for the first time in 1992. Today Frances Lincoln publishes address books, desk diaries and journals in association with several major museums and institutions.

Frances Lincoln died, aged 55, in February 2001. Her husband, John Nicoll, took over the ownership and management of the company until 2011, when the shareholding of Frances Lincoln Ltd was acquired by The Quarto Group. Frances Lincoln is now part of the Quarto Publishing Group UK, and continues to publish more than 100 new books every year for both adults and children.

Our Award Winning Books
Over the years, several of our titles have won awards. Here are some of those award winners.

2014

The Cut Flower Patch
Grow Your Own Cut Flowers All Year Round
Written by Louise Curley,
Photographs by jason Ingram

Granite and Grit
A Walker's Guide to the Geology of British Mountains
Written by and Photographs by Ronald Turnbull

Best Outdoor Book
Outdoor Writer's and Photographers' Guild
Winner

2009

The Northern Fells, Second Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright,
Revised by Chris Jesty

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The North Western Fells, Second Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright,
Revised by Chris Jesty

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Western Fells, Second Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright,
Revised by Chris Jesty

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Central Fells, Second Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright,
Revised by Chris Jesty

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Far Eastern Fells, Second Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright,
Revised by Chris Jesty

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Eastern Fells, Second Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright,
Revised by Chris Jesty

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Southern Fells, Second Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright,
Revised by Chris Jesty

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Northern Fells, Anniversary Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The North Western Fells, Anniversary Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Eastern Fells, Anniversary Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Western Fells, Anniversary Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Far Eastern Fells, Anniversary Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Central Fells, Anniversary Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Southern Fells, Anniversary Edition
Written by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

The Wainwright Pictorial Guides Boxed Set
Written and Illustrated by Alfred Wainwright

Walk Reader Awards, Gold - Best Walking Book
Walk Magazine
Winner

Become a Frances Lincoln Publishers Author
Frances Lincoln is a publisher of non-fiction books, predominantly illustrated, on a range of subjects which include the following: gardens and gardening; walking, climbing and the outdoors; art, architecture and design; food and travel.

Please note that we do not accept any unsolicited manuscripts for novels or poetry.

If you feel your proposal is suitable for our list, you may submit it to us at:
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
74-77 White Lion Street
Islington
London
N1 9PF
fl@frances-lincoln.com

If you would like us to return your material, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with return postage.

Please bear in mind that we receive a large number of unsolicited manuscripts, so our response times may vary and we ask for your patience. Please do not send your only copy of a manuscript or any original artwork. While we do endeavour to take good care of all submissions we cannot take responsibility for their safe-keeping.

Ryan Chetiyanwardana and his London bars Dandelyan and White Lyan have made the top ten in several international awards categories for the Tales of the Cocktail's Ninth Annual Spirited Awards«. The nominations were chosen from a field of more than 2000 nominees! Chetiyanwardana is author of Good Things to Drink with Mr. Lyan and Friends. Read More.

Publishers Weekly reported on the latest craze in publishing with a feature on the popularity of coloring books. Featured in the story was information on The Quarto Publishing Group's coloring book program.
Quarto will easily have a million adult coloring books in print this year, with the market continuing to surge, said Ken Fund, president and CEO of Quarto, a publisher of illustrated and creative titles. Those sales are being led by its Zen Coloring Book series, which includes the bestselling Color Me Calm and Color Me Happy, both by art therapist Lacy Mucklow with art by Angela Porter. The books have gone back to press 10 times in the past six months, for a total of more than 275,000 copies worldwide. "We imagined the books would appeal to adults looking to relax. But we never expected the responses we've received from people battling serious medical conditions," added editorial director Jeannine Dillon, who came up with the idea for the series after coloring with her four-year-old son. Read More.

Boycraft, a book featuring activities for children, was named to the 8 best ways to have water fun by New York Metro parents, a local listing and parenting idea web site in New York.
The list included instructions on how to make water bombs from pieces of paper.
See the entire list here. Read More.

Quarto (LSE: QRT.L), the leading global illustrated book publisher and distribution group, on February 26 announced a rebrand of its publishing divisions, comprising new names and a new visual identity, which better represents how the divisions work together. With shared domestic, international and foreign language sales teams Quarto is one integrated supplier to customers worldwide. The new names and logos make this clear while capitalizing on the company's 38-year-old heritage. Read More.

Pulp Fiction, The Complete Story of Quentin Tarantino's Masterpiece, published by Voyageur Press; An Exuberant Catalogue of Dreams, published by Aurum Press, and The New English Garden, published by Frances Lincoln, are on this year's New York Times Holiday Gift Guide. Read More.